Duplex faucet



1 T. JOHNSON.

DUPLEX FAUCET- APPLICATION FILED oEc.2z, 1920.

Patented Sept. 27, 1921.

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JACOB. '1. JOHNSON, OF ALTANTA, GEORGIA.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JAooB T. JOHNSON, a citizen ofthe United States, residing at Atlanta, in the county of Fulton and State of Georgia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Duplex Faucets, of which the following is a specification, refer-f ence being had therein to the accompanying drawing. c

The present invention relates generally to valves and more particularly to faucets, such as used for the delivery of hot and cold water in wash basins, and the like."

The present invention has for its object the provision of a novel and useful double faucet for use in connection with a combination faucet, such as disclosed in my Patent No. 1,336,236, granted April 6, 1920, or which can be attached to any ordinary com.- bination or bath tub faucet, and which is so constructed and operable that the water can either be directed from the main or primary faucet into the basin or other recep-f tacle, or, on the other hand, into a hose of a spray device, orthe like. 7

The present device is more especially useful in barber shops, to provide a compact and convenient. controlling device for the hot and cold water, whereby the watercan be directed either into the basin or intothe hose at, the will of the attendant, thereby eliminating'the fixtures now generally used in barber and shampoo shops and the like, and providing foreconomy and a saving in time and trouble.

Another object is the provision of novel and improved duplex secondary faucet for attachment to orj'use with a main faucet, preferably a combination hot and cold water faucet, whereby by the simple movement of a handle, the. water can be diverted in either direction desired, and the construction being simple, compact and comparatively inexpensive, as well as dispensingjwith the use of sdeveral in'dependent fixtures as generally use r A further'object is the provision of such a faucet comprising a novel construction and assemblage of the component 7 elements whereby the device is especially suited for the purposesfor which the .device is intended and to provide such a device which will be thoroughly convenient and practical.

With'the foregoing and other objects in view,which will be'appar ntas thedescrip-.

. Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 27, 1921. Application filed December 27, 1920. Serial No. 433,320.

tion proceeds, the invention resides in the construction and arrangement of parts here-' inafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes can be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure '1 is a plan view of the main and secondary faucets.

Fig. 2 is a vertical median section on the line 22 o'fFig. 1, portions being shown in elevation.

Fig. 3 is a cross-section on the line 33 of Fig. 2. j I

Fig. 4: is a detail view to illustrate the means for limiting the turning movement of the spigot valve.

Fig. 5 is a vertical median 'section illustrating a modified form of double faucet. I As shown in the drawings, the double faucetis attached to a combination hot and cold water faucet'of the type disclosed in my patent above referred to, although it will be understood'that the improved device can be used upon other combination or bath tub faucets with equal propriety and success. The combination faucet illustrated is fully described in said patent, but briefly described it comprises a'vertical casing or body 11 to which the hot or cold water connections 12 and 13' extend and the casing 11 has a discharge nozzle 1a at the lower end over which the valve. 15 is seatable to shut off the flow of both hot and cold water and other valve means are used (not shown) for controlling the flow of hot and cold water as desired, such valve means having a stem 16 projecting upwardly from the cars ing and-bearing a suitable handle 17 whereby the flow can not onlybeiestablished and cut off, but the supply of hot and cold water also regulatedto obtain or draw water of the desired temperature between the two extremes as limits. 7 I

The double faucet, which can be conveniently attached to a main faucet of any suitable type, comprises an elongated body 20,

which is disposed in a horizontal position, as shown, underneath the main faucet, and which is provided with-an upstanding boss. 21 between its ends adapted to be :screwthreaded. onto: the nozzle 14 of the main faucet, although other means for attachment can be used. Theboss 21 has an inlet re ess 22 to register with the outlet of the main faucet, in order that the water can flow from the nozzle 14 into the duplex faucet. The body 20 is formed underneath the same at the forward end with a water discharge spout or nozzle 23 extending forwardly and curved downwardly, to direct the water into the basin or other receptacle, and a hose-attaching nipple 2a is screwthreaded into the body 20, or otherwise attached thereto, at a suitable point. As shown, such nipple is attached to the top of the body in rear of the boss 21, and projects upwardly in rear of the main faucet casing 11, for the connection of a shampoo or spray hose,- which can remain permanently on said nipple. VThe'nipple 24 being in back of the main faucet, will be out of the way, but still conveniently accessible for the connection of the hose, and the body 20 will occupy very little space underneath the main faucet, so as to not be cumbersome or unsightly.

In order to divert. the water from-t'h nozzle 14 to either the discharge spout or nozzle 23 or the hose nipple 2 1 a valve is provided within the body. For this pur pose, said body has a longitudinal bore 25 extending from its forward end to a point rearwardly slightly beyond the nipple 24, and a bushing 26isfitted in said bore, and said bore and bushing are preferably tapered rearwardly with their larger ends at the forward end of the body 20. The forward end portion of the bushing is secured to the body, such as by means of screwthreads 27. The bushing 26 has ports or openings 28 and 29 at the top opening into the recess 22 to communicate with the dis charge nozzle 14: of the main faucet and said bushing has a similar port'30 in the bottom thereof opposite to the port 28 to which the passage 31 of the nozzle or spout 23' leads. The bushing also has the port or opening 32 at the top thereof registering with the nipple 24 A spigot valve 33' is fitted for rotation in the bushing 26. and is also of similar tapered form, being provided at its forward end with an outstanding stem 34 having a suitable handle 35 thereon for conveniently turning the valve. l j

A gland nut 36' is fitted on'th'e stem 34 and is screw-threaded into the larger end of the bushing 26 to push. the valve 33 'sn'ugly into place and; retain thesame within the bushing; ear can be taken u'p'fro'm time to time by screwing the nut 36' farther into the bushing as needed and, if desired, the rear smaller end of the valve' can have a tip 37 fitted in the recess 37 at thesmaller'rea r end of the bore-25 of the member20; The valve 33 has a diametrical passage 38 there'- through to register with the ports 28 and 30 simultaneo'nslmforestablishing the flow of water from the nozzle 14 to and through the spout or nozzle 23. The valve 33 also has a longitudinal channel 39 to register simultaneously with theports 29 and 32 for establishing the flow of water from the nozzle 14 to and through the nipple 24, but said passage 38 and channel 39 are so arranged that they register alternately with the respective ports of the bushing by the oscillatory motion of the valve.

The turning movement of the valve 33 is limited to bring the passage and channel into registration with the ports conveniently. Thus,'said valvehias a stop lug 40 extending to one side near the forward end thereof to workin the tail of a bayonet slot 41 provided in the forward end portion of the bushing, as seen in Fig. 4,'whereby to limit the turning movement of the valve '33.:

Furthermore, by turning the valve to one position, and unscrewing the nut 36, the valve can. be withdrawn from the bushing, the lug are passing through the mouth of the slot 41 which extends longitudinally of the bushing, while the tail of the slot extends transversely. I

Theuse-of the secondary or double faucet will be apparent from the foregoing, but brieflystated is as follows: By turning the handle 35 to one extreme limit, the passage 38 registers with the ports 28 and 30 for the.

flowof water from the main faucet through thenozzle or spout 23, whereas when the handle 35 is turned'to the opposite extreme, then the channel 39 will. register with the ports 29 and 32 for the flow of water through the nipple 24 and the hose (not shown) .fitted on said nipple, such as? for? When use when shampooing' or the like. thehandle35 is turnedto an intermediate position, the flow through the ports 28- and} 29 is shut off, thereby shutting oil? the fiew' through both the nozzle 23"and nipple 245. The main faucet is operated in theu'sual' manner for obtaining either o'f th'e' extremes of hot and cold: water, or'water of any desired intermediate temperature. "It'is pref erable'to usually leave the valve 33' in" a position so that the water will flow through the spout of nozzle 23, whereby it is only necessary A modifiedv or simplified construction is shownin Fig. 5 wherein the body 20 has the ho'l'e'22' in the boss 21' for the alternate registration of the passage 38 of the valve 33 and the'longitudinalchannel 39" of said valve. Such channel is formed by flattening oneside of the valve, and theval've 33 is fitted in the bore 25', no bushing beingused,"

to change the position of the valve 33: when using the hose. a

through the spout or nozzle 23, and when the valve is turned to the opposite position, then the channel or cut-away portion 39 establishes communication between the opening 22 and nipple 24. This construction is more simple and therefore cheaper. The use of the bushing, however, is of advantage in v the preferred form, because such bushing can be removed and renewed.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is 1. A duplex faucet comprising a horizontal body to be disposed below another faucet and having an upper inlet portion between its ends attachable to such other faucet, the body having a delivery spout leading downwardly from between its ends and a nipple extending upwardly from the body at a point spaced longitudinally from said inlet portion and spout to be disposed behind said other faucet, and a longitudinal valve in said body having an operating handle beyond the forward end of the body and having a passage to establish communication between said inlet portion and spout and a longitudinal channel to establish communication between said inlet portion and nipple, said passage and channel being arranged for the alternate flow from the inletportion into said spout and nipple.

2. A duplex faucet comprising a body having an inlet portion, a delivery spout leading from a point opposite torsaid inlet portion,a hose attaching nipple extending from the body at a point spaced longitudinally from said inlet portion, and a spigot valve rotatable in said body having a pas sage to establish communication between said inlet portion and spout and a longitudinal channel to establish communication between said inlet portion and nipple, said passage and channel being arranged for the alternate flow from said inlet portion to said spout and nipple.

3. A duplex faucet comprising a body having an inlet and an outlet, a spigot valve rotatable within the body for establishing and cutting of]? communication between said inlet and outlet, the valve having a stem extending from one end, a gland member fitted on the stem and engaging the body for retaining the valve therein, said valve havinga lug extending therefrom, and a portion in the body in which the valve turns provided with a bayonet slot in which said lug is movable to permit the turning movement of said valve and to permit the removal of the valve in one position when said gland member is removed.

at. A faucet comprising a body having an inlet and an outlet, a bushing fitted within the body having ports registering with said inlet and outlet, a spigot valve rotatable in the bushing having means to register with said ports for the flow therethrough, the valve having a stem projecting from one end thereof beyond one end of the bushing and having a lug at one side, said bushing having a bayonet slot extending from said fiend thereof for the movement of the lug therein to limit the turning movement of the valve, and a gland member engaging the bushing and fitted on said stem for holding the valve Within the bushing.

In testimony whereof I hereunto afiix my signature.

JACOB T. JOHNSON. 

